Can grinding wheels be replaced with buffing wheels? I'm looking for a buffer and saw this machine, I was wondering if I could swap out the grinding wheels for buffing wheels?
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yeah but be carefull, if it spins too fast youll "burn" the finish on what you are polishing.
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You should contact Eastwood. The unit has enough horsepower and rpm. However it lacks a tool rest and guard assemblies which would be needed to use a grinding wheel or stone.
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I ordered this about a month ago and love it. The info I got with it says the sharpening wheels are replaceable. I'm sure you can contact the manufacturer and get new ones. I don't know how long they will last but it does a good job right now.
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The switch can't be fixed, as far as I can tell, and replacement looks to be nontrivial; looks like it's all custom castings. I tossed the crap grinder in the bin and got a better meat grinder.
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Sorry, but I haven't tried to. It's a subtle point, but even though this product can grind some items, it's a "blender" not a "grinder." There are other products more well-suited to grinding as a result of a more focused design. I realize we all want to have as few appliances as possible cluttering up our counter-tops; but quite often, in attempting to create one product that does everything, it requires a compromise in its ability to do each of the individual tasks well. And then, the only thing it does well is being one all-purpose appliance. However, as a blender, it's excellent! My only complaint is that it's noisy under certain conditions; but it's ability to blend is so good that it outweighs the inconvenience of a little noise for a few moments.
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My grinder is in basemant with another things when I missed return time. I did have problem with grinding wheal. After every grinding was too loosen or fell of place.
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When I researched the grinder I learned that the burrs are replaceable and the troubleshooting portion of Baratza's website has very detailed instructions on how to do that. The grinder is also repairable by the owner if something fails, which is not the case with so many other brands; they just have to be thrown away and replaced. There were several owners which really loved their machine. I went with those owner reports, the best indication of a quality product. The customer service is outstanding also.
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I believe that the wheels in the "Enkay 156-6K 6-Inch" kit are rated for just 6,000 rpm...most 6" wheels that i've seen are rated for that speed, plus there's a "6K" in the model name. Most 4.5 inch angle grinders spin over 10,000 rpm. If you manage to install one of these wheels onto a 4.5 inch grinder, I would bet that the polishing wheels would not last long before bursting....i dont recommend it! If your angle grinder spins at 6K or slower, you should be good to go.
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Dwight,There is no horsepower rating on the motor itself, however, based on other "true" rated motors I have in my shop, I would say its a 3/4 hp. As for the wheels, I haven't had to replace them yet but I can tell you that the shaft size is huge so you really have to watch where you get them from. I bought a Dewalt wire wheel thinking it was going to fit ( 5/8" shaft) and it wasn't even close. I believe Ebay has the grinding wheels but just make sure the mounting hole diameter is the same. By the way this is the best grinder I have ever owned.Hope this helps Dwight,There is no horsepower rating on the motor itself, however, based on other "true" rated motors I have in my shop, I would say its a 3/4 hp. As for the wheels, I haven't had to replace them yet but I can tell you that the shaft size is huge so you really have to watch where you get them from. I bought a Dewalt wire wheel thinking it was going to fit ( 5/8" shaft) and it wasn't even close. I believe Ebay has the grinding wheels but just make sure the mounting hole diameter is the same. By the way this is the best grinder I have ever owned.Hope... » Read More Dwight,There is no horsepower rating on the motor itself, however, based on other "true" rated motors I have in my shop, I would say its a 3/4 hp. As for the wheels, I haven't had to replace them yet but I can tell you that the shaft size is huge so you really have to watch where you get them from. I bought a Dewalt wire wheel thinking it was going to fit ( 5/8" shaft) and it wasn't even close. I believe Ebay has the grinding wheels but just make sure the mounting hole diameter is the same. By the way this is the best grinder I have ever owned.Hope this helps « Show Less
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No idea, but a darn good question. I have not purchased the grinder yet, but am interested in doing so. This may sway my purchase.Good Luck!!
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I don't know the answer to this but I have researched a less expensive alternative. You can buy 1 Pound of the grinding compound on ReelIn.com for $9. Then use your power drill to turn the blades and sharpen (see You Tube videos).
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Ben I don't think I answered your question right in my first replay. The buffer wheels are fine but they don't last very long. I have searched the internet for hours, and I can not find any buffer wheels without having to buy the ROCK wheel. Harbor Freight sells the buffer and rock in a sealed package. I make my own fine polishing wheels out of glued pressed cardboard-cut about 8 4"sq's glue these together under pressure, after the glue sets up draw a cross from each corner of the cardboard to locate the center draw a circle 3" dia - after mounting the cardboard wheel run at slow spd, using a woodrasp file start truing the wheel after you get some balance to the wheel inscrease the spd to finish rounding the wheel-this is where I purchase my polishing compound. hope this helps. Dr Kel URL http://www.jewelrytools.com/eurotool/jewelry-polishing-compound.html
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Yes & yes. i just rinse the wheels after use and there are replacement wheels available for purchase, though with normal use I wouldn't anticipate the need to replace for years.
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Hi Mary - I bought the salt and pepper mills a couple of months ago. I was *very* happy with their appearance, but couldn't quite figure out the battery insertion/unit assembly/disassembly. I just defaulted to the company's web site: http://uk.russellhobbs.com/pdf/12051-56_salt_and_pepper_grinder.pdf where all questions were answered - including how you adjust it for the grind size. I *love* this product and hope you do too. Thanks, Lele
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They can be replaced with standard, but you won't need to change very often unless you plan on turning 8 - 10hrs a day 7 days a week. Just kidding. I'm still useing the originals after about 7mo. and all you need to do when dull is rotate to a new edge. Big Guy Productions (Captain Eddie) on UTube has replacements for about half price of Harrison. Hope that helps and good turning. It's addictive!
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Hello, You placed this order from Grind Gourmet who is not an authorized seller of Epar products. This seller is no longer listed as an option when buying this mill, but please make sure that you are ordering from Epar on future purchases. Best Regards, Epar Team
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Yes you can but you must to buy Dewalt DW4774 4-1/2 inch grinding wheel. It will smooth and level the surface out. Try it you will like it. The grinding wheel is expensive but iy is worth. Good luck